In today’s time when concerns are increasing about rising petrol prices and environmental pollution, the Benling Aura electric scooter has emerged as a great option. Not only is it environmentally friendly but its style and performance are also great.
Price and Availability
Talking about the price, the starting price of Benling Aura is ₹ 91,667 (ex-showroom) which makes it attractive for middle class buyers. This price is for the standard variant and the on-road price may vary slightly in different cities. If you opt for EMI, you will have to pay around ₹ 3,145 every month, although it may vary depending on the interest rate and loan term.
Design and Build Quality
The design of Benling Aura is quite attractive and modern which makes it different from other electric scooters. It is available in three stylish color options – Matte Plum Purple, Matte Black and Glossy Blue. The build quality is quite good and all the panels are well fitted. The ground clearance of 165mm makes it suitable for Indian roads.
Performance and Battery Life
This scooter with 2.5 kW motor power gives a maximum speed of 60 kmph. The 2.88 kWh portable battery is capable of covering a distance of up to 120 km once fully charged. Although the charging time of 6 hours may seem a bit long, the fast charging facility is a big plus.
Features and Safety
Many advanced features have been given in Benling Aura, including LED headlights, digital instrument cluster, USB charging port and under-seat storage space. For safety, it has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Smart Breakdown Assistance System has been given as an additional safety feature.
Maintenance and Warranty
Talking about the warranty, the battery of this scooter is given a warranty of 3 years or 50,000 km while the motor is given a warranty of 1 year. Being electric, its maintenance cost is very low as it neither requires changing the engine oil nor the filter. Its running cost is only ₹ 0.24 per kilometer which is much less than a petrol scooter.